Senior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Senior Sous Chef in a newly refurbished pub in Bookham. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for bespoke training and development. Be part of a community-focused team that values passion for fresh food cuisine and kitchen excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary package including TRONC

Bespoke training and development

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus up to £1,500

50% off food at Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc

Discounts on retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday gift and Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in a Senior Sous Chef role or similar.
• Proven track record in running service from the line and delivering training.
• Exposure to branded operations and kitchen financial management.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage kitchen sections, ensuring high service standards.
• Deliver training and support to kitchen staff.
• Assist the head chef in kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh Food Cuisine

Training and Support

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On Target Earnings: £44,000 - £46,000 on average, 48 hours including TRONC

The Old Crown, Bookham, Surrey, will be opening in mid-autumn 2025.

We are excited to announce our next opening in the beautiful town of Bookham in autumn 2025, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team.

Located on the village’s High Street, The Old Crown dates back to the 1930s and was built by Kingston brewery Hodgson’s. The pub will undergo an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment to create 150 covers in the bar and dining room, and a further 50 covers in the large enclosed garden. The pub will feature Heartwood’s signature quirky, welcoming style with cosy snugs, rich colours, and textures that reflect the history of the pub and the local area.

We’re an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package, includes TRONC*
• Contract of 48 hours
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

• Have passion and a proven track record in running service from the line, fresh food cuisine, and delivering training and support to chefs
• Able to work on and run any sections in the kitchen team, demonstrate leadership skills, and assist the head chef
• 3-4 years experience in a Senior Sous Chef role or similar, with exposure to branded operations and financial aspects of running a kitchen

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

*TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas.

Transfer of Employer. In the UK, sponsored chefs can apply!
(Must be in the UK, employed, and already sponsored before April 2024)